You call one of these numbers. They are staffed 24 hours, seven days a week by people who will talk with you and discuss what you are going through.

Don't just dial once or twice and give up if you don't reach someone you feel comfortable with, try again. You're anonymous, it won't cost anything. I know people who have been helped through them.

1-800-273-TALK  or

1-800-784-2433

To check if there are some support groups in your area you can try checking the online organizations:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
• Befrienders Worldwide
• PsychCentral Support Groups

Even when you are not feeling this way, there are so many nice people here who will try to help, given time.  But this is not a staffed helpline and not monitored all the time.

You are wanted here and if it helps, you can write here anytime you want.

Look under the blue, "connect" tab and click on see latest shareposts to see what I mean. If you can help others, answer some questions, if you are familiar with the subject. But replies might no come right away.

You know, if you really feel you need immediate help, then you should call 911 and ask for assitance. Suicide is just not the answer,  there is no going back, no time for regrets, no finding people like you will here. Even talking with your doctor. There is help, don't close all the doors.